Summary of The rise and fall of the medieval Islamic Empire - Petra Sijpesteijn & Birte Kristiansen

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The Islamic Empire was a powerful empire that ruled over large areas of the world. However, after a series of civil wars, the empire was overthrown by a family of descendants of Muhammad. The Abbasids eventually took over the empire, but it eventually fell to the Mongols.

• 00:00:00 The Islamic Empire was founded in the 7th century CE by one man, Muhammad, and during its height, it ruled over vast areas of the world. However, after a series of civil wars, the dynasty was overthrown by a family of descendants of Muhammad who moved the capital to Baghdad. Under the Abbasids, the empire reached its peak of power and influence, but eventually fell to the Mongols. The decline and fall of the Islamic Empire is a testament to the power of politics and the fragility of empires.